Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V717000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V717000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2014-2015 freightliner 122sd, argosy, and cascadia trucks manufactured july 22, 2013, to october 13, 2014, equipped with wabco quick release valves with double check manufactured february 6, 2013, to april 19, 2014 Includes 2,618 affected units, Defective Valve Seat, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 freightliner 122sd, argosy, and cascadia trucks manufactured july 22, 2013, to october 13, 2014, equipped with wabco quick release valves with double check manufactured february 6, 2013, to april 19, 2014

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (daimler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 freightliner 122sd, argosy, and cascadia trucks manufactured july 22, 2013, to october 13, 2014, equipped with wabco quick release valves with double check manufactured february 6, 2013, to april 19, 2014. the affected vehicles may have been produced with a defective valve seat installed.

Corrective Action

Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and replace the valves, free of charge. the recall began on december 30, 2015. owners may contact daimler customer service at 1-800-745-8000. daimler's number for this recall is fl-673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V717000
Report Received Date: 2014-11-10T00:00:00
Subject: Defective valve seat
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 2,618

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-673
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (daimler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 freightliner 122sd, argosy, and cascadia trucks manufactured july 22, 2013, to october 13, 2014, equipped with wabco quick release valves with double check manufactured february 6, 2013, to april 19, 2014. the affected vehicles may have been produced with a defective valve seat installed.
Consequence Summary: Improper seating can result in the valves improperly adjusting air pressure levels, thereby reducing the braking performance of the vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and replace the valves, free of charge. the recall began on december 30, 2015. owners may contact daimler customer service at 1-800-745-8000. daimler's number for this recall is fl-673.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 94.04

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NHTSA ID: 14V717000
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